14 November 2023, Mumbai: The 2008 film Dostana, featuring Priyanka Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan, and John Abraham, continues to stand out as a stellar Bollywood comedy even after 15 years. Marking this milestone, Amitabh Bachchan expressed admiration for his son on social media today.
Amitabh Bachchan Celebrates 15 Years Of Dostana, Applauds Son Abhishek’s Contribution
Today, November 14th, commemorates the 15th anniversary of the release of Dostana. In honor of this milestone, Amitabh Bachchan shared his admiration for his son Abhishek Bachchan on X (formerly Twitter). Responding to a fan account’s video of the comedy film, Big B expressed his sentiments, “what style .. what swag .. what a look .. what a variety in every film Abhishek .. bless you !!! .. the best”
About Dostana
Tarun Mansukhani directs Dostana, produced by Karan Johar, featuring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra, Bobby Deol, Kirron Kher, and Boman Irani. The film, centered around two heterosexual men feigning a gay relationship for a flat, tackled homosexuality when mainstream cinema rarely did. Dostana garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, influencing fashion trends in India, notably Priyanka Chopra’s golden saree.
On the professional front, Amitabh Bachchan recently starred in the action thriller Ganapath alongside Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon. His upcoming project is the bilingual science fiction action film Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, featuring Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, scheduled for release next year.
Trivia About Dostana
Dostana was supposed to star Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Vivek Oberoi. However, due to scheduling conflicts and other reasons, the cast was eventually changed.
The film is set in Miami, marking one of the early Bollywood films to be primarily shot in the United States. The vibrant locations added to the film’s visual appeal.
Dostana addressed the theme of homosexuality, a subject rarely explored in mainstream Indian cinema at the time. The film is often praised for its bold approach to this topic.
The film’s soundtrack, composed by Vishal-Shekhar, was a hit. Songs like “Desi Girl,” “Jaane Kyun,” and “Maa Da Laadla” became chartbusters and are remembered fondly.
There were talks of a sequel to Dostana, but due to creative differences, the project was put on hold. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there hasn’t been significant progress on the sequel.
Dostana received positive reviews for its humor, performances, and contemporary take on relationships. It was appreciated for breaking stereotypes and pushing the boundaries of conventional Bollywood storytelling.
Priyanka Chopra’s golden saree in the song “Desi Girl” became iconic and sparked a trend in Indian fashion. The outfit gained immense popularity and is still remembered as a style statement.
By Vaishnavi Rastogi